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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1940

Page

5

Local residents and visitors listed in Dillon notes

Henry Fitter of Lima visits. Carl Maguensen of Jackson calls. Mrs Carl M Hansen from Armstead weekend in Dillon. Numerous moves in and out of Dillon with relatives from Hamilton, Twin Bridges, Millpoint, Silver Star and the Big Hole basin. A newborn Alice Fay to Mr and Mrs Homer Selby. Tonrey earns first solo at Great Falls. regional dairy and home demonstration meetings noted. Merry Mixers meet at 2 PM at Mrs Harold Babcock’s.

Homer.Selby Mae E. Hanna Alice Fay Francis Tonrey Dillon Great Falls CAA

McGahan Accepts Army Service Stationed at Fort McDowell

John J. McGahan has been accepted for service in the U S Army and is now stationed at Fort McDowell in San Francisco California.

John J. McGahan U. S. Army Fort McDowell San Francisco Calif

Diana Rebekah Lodge Meeting Nominations Tonight

Diana Rebekah lodge holds its regular meeting Thursday at 8 o'clock in the I O O F hall. Nomination and election of officers will be the principal business of the evening.

Diana Rebekah Lodge

American Legion Auxiliary Plans Dec 8 Meeting and Christmas Party

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet next Monday evening December 8 at 8 o'clock in city hall for a regular business session. Afterward the group will gather at the Baptist cottage for their annual Christmas party and gift exchange.

American Legion Auxiliary City Hall Baptist Cottage

Beaverhead County AC Committee Meets at Agent Office

The Beaverhead county agricultural conservation committee met Saturday in the offices of Bernard Williams county agent. Members listed include J. C. Ferguson Reichle chairman Floyd Kenison Dell and Emil Schindler Jackson.

Beaverhead County

Junior Auxiliary Meeting Set for Dec 6 at Miss Carroll’s

The Junior Auxiliary schedules its next meeting for Friday evening, December 6, at Miss Ann Carroll’s home, beginning at 7 o'clock.

Ann Carroll

Theta meeting postponed to December seventeenth

An announcement today says the Theta meeting is postponed until December seventeenth. The change affects attendees and scheduling for the Theta group.

Theta

St Rose Guild to Meet at Mrs Hoffman's Home

The St Rose guild will meet Thursday at 3 oclock in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mayme Hoffman. Mrs Kenneth Wheat will assist. All members and friends are invited to attend.

St. Rose Guild Mayme Hoffman Kenneth Wheat

Ladies of Methodist Aid Meet in Church Parlors

The Methodist Aid invites all to a Thursday 3 PM gathering in church parlors hosted by Mrs. Edgar Ferris Mrs. Elza Smith and Mrs. Elizabeth Mikus. All are welcome to attend.

Methodist Aid Edgar Ferris Elza Smith Elizabeth Mikus

Girl Scout Leaders Meet At Mrs Kerrs Home

Important gathering of Girl Scout Leaders association set for Friday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs Fred Kerr. Christmas party plans to be discussed and all leaders and assistants are urged to attend.

Girl Scout Leaders Association Fred Kerr

Kilbourne Reports Chickenpox Tops Illness List

State epidem ilogist Dr. B. K. Kilbourne reported last week that 17 cases of chickenpox led the list of communicable illnesses in the state with other diseases at a minimum.

B. K. Kilbourne

Sidney Open House Showcases New Post Office Building

An open house was held at Sidney's new post office building on November 29 to let townspeople inspect the recently completed structure. Merchants cooperated to make the day a special city event.

Sidney Mont U.P

Water Pageant Postponed by Womens Athletic Association

At a recent meeting the water pageant normally held in autumn quarter was tentatively postponed to April 11 and 12.

Women’s Athletic Association

Armstrong art student designs AAUW program book covers

Miss Rosa Lee Brown of Armstead, an arts major, designed and made covers for the American Association of University Women program booklets using the stencil method. The Women's Athletic association plans a Christmas party for December 8 at a Lurrey lodge in Birch Creek canyon. A film, If I Were a King, starring Ronald Colman, Frances Dee and Basil Rathbone, will be shown at 10 am during the regular assembly period, with free admission.

Rosa Lee Brown Armstead American Association of University Women Women’s Athletic Association Lurrey Lodge Birch Creek Canyon Ronald Colman Frances Dee Basil Rathbone

Bozeman Ski Club Nears Completion of Bear Canyon Run

Bozeman Montana November 28 Members of the Bozeman Ski club said they had nearly finished a new run in Bear canyon recreational area. The project will include an 1800 foot ski tow and a warming cabin. The club expects about 500 members after its winter membership drive with Lima visitors among them.

Bozeman Mont U.P Bozeman Ski Club Bear Canyon

Argenta Couple Married Sunday in Lutheran Parsonage

Two Argenta youths, Carl Kenneth Shafer and Louise Hand, aged 22 and 18, wed Sunday afternoon at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Leonard Thompson officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Knapp of Butte. The couple will reside in Butte where Shafer works.

Argenta Carl Kenneth Shafer Louise Hand Lutheran Parsonage Leonard Thompson John Hand John Shafer LeRoy Knapp Butte Shafer

Miss Esther Judge Weds Missoula Man

Miss Esther Judge daughter of Mrs. Mary Judge of Dillon married Phil Elderkin of Missoula on Thanksgiving night in Butte. Emerson Elderkin attended. The couple honeymooned in Spokane then will reside in Missoula and both work for Montana Power. Mrs Enderlin, sister of Mrs Bert Orr Jr of Dillon, is a Missoula State University graduate.

Dillon Butte Esther Judge Mary Judge Phil Elderkin Missoula Emerson Elderkin Spokane Montana Power Company Enderlin Bert Orr, Jr The State University At

Seybold Lads Weekly Rifle Shoot at Dillon Club

F Seybold led 18 riflemen at the Dillon Rifle Club weekly shoot held at the high school range on Wednesday night. His 263 by 300 topped scores, with C Buckingham 256, H Hignight 259, P Lasich 260, M Jones 258, and others ranging from 175 to 246.

F. Seybold Dillon Rifle Club C. Buckingham L. Larson E. Burrell A. Green H. Hignight B. Farrell P. Lasich W. Whittier R. Gross M. Jones Dr. Marsh E. Sage K. Fox C. Ide C. Banks Myers C. Marten

First draftee volunteers after being drawn number one

Gilbert C. Miller a 22 year old Laurel farm worker who held the first lottery number 158 volunteered for army service after the Yellowstone county draft board learned the first quota was filled by volunteers. He prepared to enter the army on the day the first draw occurred in Washington.

Billings Mont U.P Laurel Gilbert C. Miller Yellowstone County Washington, D. C Draft Board Miller

Governor Ayers Urges Aliens to Register Under Law

Governor Roy E. Ayers issues a proclamation calling all alien residents to register under the federal selective service act. The move follows a federal request and notes the Christmas mail rush will strain postal workers and may hamper compliance.

Roy E. Ayers Ayers

Dillon Couple United in Prayer at Parsonage

Miss Lida Shaffner daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard Shaffner and Morris Homme of Dillon were married at the Methodist parsonage by Rev J A Meeke. Both are students at Montana State Normal college with Homme to receive a bachelor of education degree in June and Mrs Homme a two year diploma.

Lida Shaffner Willard Shaffner Morris Homme Dillon J. A. Meeke Martin Homme Outlook Montana State’ Normal College Homme Beaverhead County

Organize New Home Demonstration Club Forms

A meeting at Mrs. Ed Reynolds home formed a new Home Harmony club. Charter members include Mrs. Stanley Davidson and others. Officers are Donald Tash president, Davidson vice president, Willis secretary treasurer, Shaver parliamentarian, Reynolds reporter. Project leaders Stroeder and Reynolds. Meetings set for the first Thursday monthly.

Ed Reynolds Gladys Tofte Stanley Davidson E. P. Stroeder C. F. Shaver Orin Pilon Donald Tash G. L. Childs Joe Vazan

Southern neighbors topic discussed by A A A W group

Professor Rush Jordan of the State Normal college spoke to the American Association of University Women last week on the history of Cuba and Puerto Rico and their relation to U S policies. The subject ties to inter-American solidarity and cultural development as the year’s focus. Miss Evelyn Rimel presided as president and Mrs W B Emerick announced a faculty survey from 1920 to 1940 to be reported later.

Rush Jordan The State Normal College American Association of University Women Cuba Puerto Rico United States Jordan Evelyn Rimel W. B. Emerick Normal College

War Dept invites youths for 29th Engineering Battalion duties

The War Department announces openings for young men to fill new vacancies in the 29th Engineering Battalion Topographic. The unit is currently engaged in mapping the Oregon coastline. Qualifications include.

Federal War Department 29Th 29Th Engineering Battalion Mappin The Oregon

Christmas Tree Harvest Underway In Montana

Montana begins its annual Christmas tree harvest with nine to ten million trees for U S demand. Last year Montana produced about 1.97 million trees, mainly from Lincoln and Flathead counties, shipped mainly to the upper Mississippi valley and Chicago Cleveland St Louis and Minneapolis markets.

Missoula Montana M. Bradner Northern Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Forest Service United States Lincoln County Flathead Lake National Forests State of Libby Martin Luther Mississippi Valley Ohio Missouri River Valley Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Minneapolis National

Lowell Smith Visits Dillon for Horse Prairie Event

Lowell Smith of the Horse Prairie was a visitor in Dillon on Wednesday, reflecting local interest in the region and attending community activities.

Lowell Smith The Horse Prairie Dillon

Rangers Aid Search For America's Largest Trees

In Montana rangers cooperate with the American Forestry Association to locate the biggest trees in the nation. They expect few finds beyond perhaps Giants sequoias in California, noting the association is not part of the U S Forest Service.

Missoula Mont Montana America Butt American Forestry Association Thee U. S. Forest Service California

Elk seasons eyed by state commission at November meeting

The state fish and game commission will consider opening a few new elk hunting seasons at its November session. The move aims to reduce elk herds to balance grazing conditions in specific areas.

State Fish and Game Commission

Tuberculosis Death Toll Context and Personal Notices

The article notes that if early century death rates persisted the U S toll would exceed 250000 annually, while the current figure stands around 60000. It also reports Mrs C E Blinn traveling to Cedar City Iowa due to the death of a niece.

United States C. EH. Blinn Cedar City Iowa

Armstead visitors seen in the city on Tuesday

Mrs Larry McGiveney and sons and Mrs Victor Cushman and Mrs Parke Scott were among the Armstead visitors in the city Tuesday.

Armstead City Larry McGiveney and Sons Victor Cushman Parke Scott

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry. Fitter Lima Carl Maguensen Jackson Carl M. Hansen Chris Thomas Hamilton I. B. Carroll Home John Dooling Big Hole Basin Albert Smith Twin Bridges Albert Kingston Millpoint Jewell Carrigan Silver Star W. W. Bybee Dick Shurtliff Fred Hirschy Joyce Andrew Arrigoni Charles Meine St. James Hospital F. P. Blair Grant South Gate George Roe Mrs. Roe Jennie Haynes Dell F. Burlingham Walter Peterson and Son Robert Andrus Smelka Frances Peterson Homer Faust Los Angeles D. W. Meyers Dillon Creamery George Willis Oasis Fountain Montana State College Jack Selway, Jr R. J. Selway University of Idaho At Moscow Mr. Selway Howard Morse Howard Stanford University Ward Sigurd Norheim Seattle Centennial Valley Merry. Mixers Club Harold Babcock Phillis Rebekah Lodge Baptist Society Seca Tie Bees Ge Ote Society Will Girl Scout Postoffice Navy Department Bureau of Ships Wichita Miss Esther Seybold Lads Weekly A. A A. W Tate Bank J & Trust LI Company Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Tribune Book Store VL Agen High School Memorial Stadium
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